Ten Prayers for Ramadan

Ten prayers to recite during Ramadan to become closer to God.

History of Ramadan

Ramadan--the ninth month in the Islamic calendar when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and engage in the spiritual reflection of God--is one of the most easily identifiable aspects of the religion. Fasting, which is typically the avoidance of food and/or drink, is part of most world religions. But fasting in Ramadan is a special part of the Islamic faith, one of its five pillars, and a time when rewards for fasting and worship are bountiful.

A companion once asked the Prophet Muhammad what deed he could do to attain entrance to paradise. The prophet advised him to fast. But this hadith (verified saying of the Prophet Muhammad) goes on to say that just hunger and thirst alone will not yield spiritual enlightenment and reward. The act of sincere prayer and worship must accompany it. With this in mind, here are ten prayers one can recite during Ramadan to become closer to God.

Note: All Arabic prayers are written in transliteration for easy reading.